The Core i9-12900KS is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €314.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- Up to 51% cheaper – €301.70 vs €616.35
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i7-12700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€616.35
48%
Value, €/FPS
€2.88/FPS
50%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
207
97%
Min 1% FPS
136
96%
Price, €
€301.7
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.45/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Core i7-12700F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i7-12700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Core i7-12700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
25 MB
83%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | $324.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
